Looking back on our trip, I can honestly say it was a life-changing experience unlike any other I ever expect to have. Scotland turned out to be a country not only of adventure, but of unbelievable beauty. I had the time of my life, and I'm actually surprised that since I had so much fun, I learned a lot as well! (Yesterday I was talking to my dad about our trip, and just started rattling off historical facts. Go me!)

And the people that joined me on this trip were priceless. I think that with a different group, it could have been so much different, but we all bonded almost immediately, and we all found about thirteen new friends that will hopefully last.

All in all, I can barely find the words to express how much this trip means to me. Dr. Rushing and Dr. Bender were absolute saints for making this trip available to us, and I can't thank Maggie from CCSA enough for letting us go.